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Privacy Policy

Last Updated: December 12, 2025

1. Introduction

Welcome to Yard Rate ("we," "our," or "us"). We respect your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal data. This privacy policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our website and services.

2. Information We Collect

2.1 Information You Provide

We collect information you voluntarily provide when you:

  • Create an account (name, email, password)
  • List a business (business name, description, contact information, location)
  • Request a quote (name, email, phone, service details)
  • Subscribe to our newsletter (email address)
  • Contact us (name, email, message content)
  • Leave reviews (rating, comment)

2.2 Automatically Collected Information

When you visit our site, we automatically collect:

  • Browser type and version
  • IP address
  • Pages visited and time spent on pages
  • Referring website addresses
  • Device information

2.3 Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience, analyze usage patterns, and remember your preferences. You can control cookie settings through your browser.

3. How We Use Your Information

We use collected information to:

  • Provide and maintain our services
  • Process and manage business listings
  • Connect customers with service providers
  • Send newsletters and marketing communications (with consent)
  • Respond to inquiries and provide customer support
  • Process payments through Stripe
  • Improve our website and services
  • Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • Comply with legal obligations

4. Information Sharing

We may share your information with:

4.1 Service Providers

  • Stripe: For payment processing
  • Email Services: For sending transactional and marketing emails
  • Hosting Providers: For website infrastructure

4.2 Business Connections

When you request a quote, we share your contact information and service details with relevant service providers in your area.

4.3 Legal Requirements

We may disclose information if required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

4.4 Business Transfers

If we merge with or are acquired by another company, your information may be transferred as part of that transaction.

5. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your personal data against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction. However, no method of transmission over the Internet is 100% secure.

6. Your Rights

You have the right to:

  • Access: Request copies of your personal data
  • Rectification: Correct inaccurate or incomplete data
  • Erasure: Request deletion of your data
  • Restriction: Request limitation of processing
  • Data Portability: Receive your data in a structured format
  • Object: Object to processing of your data
  • Withdraw Consent: Withdraw consent for marketing communications

To exercise these rights, please contact us at privacy@yardrate.com

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal data only as long as necessary to fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy, unless a longer retention period is required by law. When you delete your account, we will delete or anonymize your personal data within 30 days.

8. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 18 years of age. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware that we have collected data from a child, we will delete it promptly.

9. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your country of residence. We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place to protect your data in accordance with this privacy policy.

10. Third-Party Links

Our website may contain links to third-party websites. We are not responsible for the privacy practices of these external sites. We encourage you to review their privacy policies.

11. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time. We will notify you of significant changes by posting the new policy on this page and updating the "Last Updated" date. Your continued use of our services after changes constitutes acceptance of the updated policy.

12. Contact Us

If you have questions about this privacy policy or our data practices, please contact us: